BRAD Thompson was back behind his desk at Haart Estate Agents in Loughborough last week, less than 12 hours after helping the British Lions American Football team to bronze in European Championships Group B in Milan.

The quarterback from Loughborough enjoyed plenty of game time as Britain advanced to face the Czech Republic in the bronze medal match which they comfortably won 24-13.

“It wasn’t the medal we came for,” said Brad. “But I’m very proud overall.

“With regards the bigger picture, we wanted to restore the British Lions’ ‘Roar’, and I think that we did that.”

In their first game Britain completely destroyed Spain and went in at half time 51-3 up with Thompson throwing two touch down passes for 132 yards.

But in the group decider there was heartbreak for Britain against hosts Italy in front of 2,600 supporters.

They were 16-13 up in the last minute of the game with Italy pinned back on their own line.

But roared on by the vociferous home support, the hosts put together a 91 yard drive in six plays before going in the end zone with 20 seconds remaining to win 20-13.

Italy went on to lose to Denmark 49-29 in the final.

Thompson didn’t feature in either of the final two games but will take lasting memories from his tournament debut.